The Squid and the Whale

First and foremost, The Squid and the Whale is my favorite independent film of all time.  However, for some reason whenever I find myself in a discussion over this movie, nobody has ever heard of it.  The movie has been a success with critics and every film festival that matters on earth, yet the general public has not been exposed to it much.  While it is a dramatic film and covers serious issues, there is a lot of comedy and dry humor throughout.  Everything from tennis to love affairs to sex to the life of a lame writer is given.  I'm not sure why I'm obsessed with this film, but it relates to everybody in some way, it's simple yet complex, and it's not just another flick that you see and forget.  It also stars my favorite actor, Laura Linney.  So if you have not seen it, rent it.  You'll love it.